Siemens Energy Inc Hiring for Material Handler Job at Rural Hall, NC Full Time

Material Handler Job Description (LOCAL CANDIDATES ONLY)

Siemens Energy
3050 Westinghouse Road
Rural Hall, NC 27045-9570

Material Handler

The primary purpose of this position is to operate power lift trucks, overhead cranes and/or push carts to transport/position various assemblies, sub-assemblies, semi-finished or finished items on pallets, skids or boxes, individually or collectively, to various designated locations within and between departments; store supplies in area as required.

Skill Level I (Labor Grade 1)

Job Responsibilities:

THE FOLLOWING ARE THE MAJOR JOB DUTIES BUT THIS JOB DESCRIPTION DOES NOT PRECLUDE THE PERFORMANCE OF OTHER DUTIES BY THE INCUMBENT.

• Load and unload incoming and outgoing materials and products
• Move materials to and from loading docks, delivery trucks, storage areas, and manufacturing areas
• Identify and label materials, and record their locations in the warehouse/on the shelves to maintain inventory
• Prepare finished products for shipment by identifying their location, then pulling, packing, and loading them
• Operate trucks, forklifts, cranes, and other equipment to move freight
• Comply with all warehouse safety rules and guidelines

Education/Job Knowledge Requirements:

• High school diploma or equivalent
• 1-5 years of experience working in a warehouse setting or in logistics; experience in operating material handling equipment preferred
• Certification to ride forklift truck preferred
• Must be able to work well in a team
• Ability to read, write and to follow instructions, and work independently with little guidance
• Ability to stand or walk for extended periods of time; ability to bend and to lift heavy materials
• Ability to operate computers and relevant warehouse management computer software
• Willingness to work flexible hours, including overtime and weekends

Job responsibilities require the ability to read, write, complete simple forms, and understand written instructions, as well as the ability to perform basic arithmetic. High school education or its equivalent. Active certification for operation of basic lift trucks.

Experience:

This is an entry level position.

Responsibility for Safety of Others

Inattention, thoughtlessness, or careless operation of equipment or performance of duties may cause lost-time injuries to others or fatal injuries.

Work Of Others

Employee is responsible for own work only.

Responsibility for Equipment or Process

Employee is responsible for normal use and care of equipment.

Physical Demand

Moderate physical demand. Operating the equipment and gathering/moving materials demands frequent bending from the waist, stooping, twisting, stretching, walking, and standing. Material handling equipment is used for carrying and transporting materials.

Mental/Visual/Auditory Demands

Frequent mental and visual attention is required to perform job duties; flow of work is intermittent.

Working Conditions

Good working conditions with some exposure to dust, dirt, noise, vibration, fumes, outside weather, etc.

Hazards

Injuries are improbable except for minor cuts, abrasions, and bruises. Safety goggles/glasses and safety shoes are required for safety in the production area; ear protection, gloves, and aprons are sometimes advisable.

Initiative and Ingenuity

The employee in this position follows established procedures. Decisions on cases not previously covered are based on general knowledge of policies and procedures; unusual cases are referred to supervision.

Responsibility for Material or Product

Transportation of parts/materials where errors could mean serious delays of product to customer or seriously impact production efficiency.

Job Prerequisites

Forklift experience

Job Requirements

Must successfully complete Forklift Driver Training and satisfactorily pass test.

Job Types: Full-time, Contract

Pay: $18.00 per hour

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• Employee assistance program
• Health insurance
• Paid time off

Schedule:

• 8 hour shift
• Day shift
• Monday to Friday

Work Location: One location